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New publishersets up – 35 Firstrecodr ing fromStudioG A NEWBURY-based musician has just produced his first recording project, the prelude to opening a recording studio next summer. For Dan Goddard, a multi-instrumentalist, lockdown has meant that construction of Studio G has not been completed this year as planned, but his new, state-of-the-art recording equipment means he’s able to work on projects from his home in the meantime. “We’re all having to do music remotely during this strange time,” he said, “and I’m working with people who don’t have the set- up to record. I can capture anything people are able to do at home, whether they’re soloists, instrumentalists or singers. When the studio is up and running I’ll be able to record whole bands.” For this first recording, an up-tempo version of the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown , Dan called in Newbury guitarist Gavin Wilkinson to put the melody and solo on the track, on which he himself plays everything else – drums, rhythm guitar and bass guitar. He also produced the track, and did all the post-production work. “To get an authentic sound, we used two archtop acoustic guitars; a rare mid-60s Gibson Johnny Smith and an even rarer mid-50s Hüttl Pique Dame,” Gavin said. “I left the technicalities entirely to Dan, and just played when told to...” Witney-born, Dan worked professionally as a drummer for 10 years during the 1990s, touring the UK and Europe. He currently plays with retro rock band the Long Insiders and is the drummer in Newbury Jazz Platform’s house band. “Live music is a real challenge for musicians at the moment, but we have to keep collaboration channels open,” he says. “I’m keen to hear from anyone who would like to share and record their ideas.” You can listen to Sweet Georgia Brown on https://soundcloud.com/user-643799203/ sweet-georgia-brown-feat, or from the SoundCloud iOS free app: https://app.adjust.io/c1ofg4 If you have a recording project you’d like to progress, email Dan on dan.goddard@ yahoo.co.uk.

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70s tribute band

THE Zoots bring the Sounds of the Seventies to Arlington Arts, Snelsmore, tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow. Join the award-winning tribute band for their live show, as they explore the monster sounds of Abba, T.Rex, Queen, The Bee Gees, Bowie, Elton John, Chic and some amazing Seventies legends. From glam rock to prog rock, Motown to disco. The show also features music from Grease and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – you can’t help grooving and dancing to The Sounds Of The Seventies. Visit https://arlington-arts.com TONIGHT and tomorrow at the Corn Exchange (7.45pm), Elton John: It’s a Little Bit Funny tells the story of Elton John’s rise and fall (and rise again) as one of the most successful singer/ songwriters. It also tells the tale of one extraordinary night in Las Vegas when Martin Kaye bumps into the be spectacled star and happens to spend the evening with him. It’s a night of confessions, anecdotes, jokes and – of course – fabulous songs. Martin Kaye (star of Million Dollar Quartet ) is the biggest Elton John fan ever – so who better to sing and play Elton’s greatest songs and narrate this tall tale of an unforgettable celebrity encounter? Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. https://cornexchangenew.com Music

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